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One who gave his life : war letters of Quincy Sharpe Mills : with a sketch of his life and ideals, a study in Americanism and heredity
One who gave his life : war letters of Quincy Sharpe Mills : with a sketch of his life and ideals, a study in Americanism and heredity
by Mills, Quincy Sharpe, 1884-1918; Luby, James Patrick Kenyon
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xi, 490 p., [4] leaves of plates : 23 cm
Topics: Mills, Quincy Sharpe, 1884-1918, Mills, Quincy Sharpe, 1884-1918, University of North Carolina...
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Biographical sketch and experience of Elder G.W. Burson : giving his reasons for uniting with the Primitive Baptist Church and establishing by the scriptures that the Primitive Baptist Church is the Apostolic Church
Biographical sketch and experience of Elder G.W. Burson : giving his reasons for uniting with the Primitive Baptist Church and establishing by the scriptures that the Primitive Baptist Church is the Apostolic Church
by Burson, G. W
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The complete memoirs of Andrew Jackson : seventh president of the United States ; containing a full account of his military life and achievements, with his career as president
The complete memoirs of Andrew Jackson : seventh president of the United States ; containing a full account of his military life and achievements, with his career as president
by Eaton, John Henry, 1790-1856; Smith, Jerome Van Crowninshield, 1800-1879
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Preface signed: S. [i.e. Jerome Van Crowninshield Smith]
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Creek War, 1813-1814
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History of Andrew Jackson : pioneer, patriot, soldier, politician, president
History of Andrew Jackson : pioneer, patriot, soldier, politician, president
by Buell, Augustus C., 1847-1904
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2 v. : 22 cm
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Presidents, New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815
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Frances Bridges Atkinson : a record of her life prepared by her friends
Frances Bridges Atkinson : a record of her life prepared by her friends
by Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth Munson, 1838-1912
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148 p., [9] leaves of plates : 20 cm
Topics: Atkinson, Frances Antoinette Bridges, 1876-1906, Spouses of clergy
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Tales of female heroism
Tales of female heroism
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Mrs. Jane Lane -- Lady Fanshawe -- Lady Banks -- Lady Morton -- The heart of Montrose -- Lady Grisell Baillie -- Winnifred, Countess of Nithsdale -- Flora Macdonald -- Miss Mackay -- Lady Harriet Acland -- Helen Walker -- Madame la Rochejaquelin -- Elizabeth Cazotte --Mademoiselle de Sombreuil -- Gertude Von der Wart -- The miller's maid -- A rustic heroine -- The escape of Mrs. Spencer Smith -- Mademoiselle Ambos
Topics: MacDonald, Flora, 1722-1790, Women heroes, Women
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William Winston Seaton of the "National intelligencer" : a biographical sketch : with passing notices of his associates and friends
William Winston Seaton of the "National intelligencer" : a biographical sketch : with passing notices of his associates and friends
by Seaton, Josephine, b. 1822
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"The following pages are simply extracts from a memoir of Mr. Seaton, written for his family."--Preface
Topics: Seaton, William Winston, 1785-1866, Gales, Joseph, 1786-1860, Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841, Editors,...
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Some account of the life and services of William Blount : an officer of the Revolutionary Army, member of the Continental Congress, and of the convention which framed the Constitution of the United States, also governor of the territory south of the Ohio River, and senator in Congress U.S. 1783-1797 : together with a full account of his impeachment and trial in Congress, and his expulsion from the U.S. Senate
Some account of the life and services of William Blount : an officer of the Revolutionary Army, member of the Continental Congress, and of the convention which framed the Constitution of the United States, also governor of the territory south of the Ohio River, and senator in Congress U.S. 1783-1797 : together with a full account of his impeachment and trial in Congress, and his expulsion from the U.S. Senate
by Wright, Marcus Joseph, 1831-1922
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142 p. : 23 cm
Topic: Blount, William, 1749-1800
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Report of the Committee of Arrangements of the Common Council of the city of New York, upon the funeral ceremonies in commemoration of the death of Gen. Andrew Jackson, ex-president of the United States
Report of the Committee of Arrangements of the Common Council of the city of New York, upon the funeral ceremonies in commemoration of the death of Gen. Andrew Jackson, ex-president of the United States
by New York (N.Y.). Common Council
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"Printed by order of the board."
Topic: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
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Extracts of letters of Major-Gen'l Bryan Grimes to his wife : written while in active service in the Army of Northern Virginia. Together with some personal recollections of the war, written by him after its close, etc.
Extracts of letters of Major-Gen'l Bryan Grimes to his wife : written while in active service in the Army of Northern Virginia. Together with some personal recollections of the war, written by him after its close, etc.
by Grimes, Bryan, 1828-1880; Cowper, Pulaski; Edwards, Broughton & Co
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137, [1] p. ; 23 cm
Topic: Grimes, Bryan, 1828-1880
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The official character and duty of the gospel messenger : a sermon preached in St. Paul's Church, Edenton, N.C., April 30, 1820, upon the occasion of admitting William Hooper and Thomas Wright, as deacons, and the Rev'd Richard S. Mason, to the holy office of priesthood
The official character and duty of the gospel messenger : a sermon preached in St. Paul's Church, Edenton, N.C., April 30, 1820, upon the occasion of admitting William Hooper and Thomas Wright, as deacons, and the Rev'd Richard S. Mason, to the holy office of priesthood
by Empie, Adam, 1785-1860; Carney & Dismukes. prt
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Topic: Sermons, American
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The reign of Andrew Jackson : a chronicle of the frontier in politics
The reign of Andrew Jackson : a chronicle of the frontier in politics
by Ogg, Frederic Austin, 1878-1951
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"Bibliographical note": p. 237-240
Topic: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
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In memory of the late Edward William Pou : proceedings of the Bar of the county of Johnston
In memory of the late Edward William Pou : proceedings of the Bar of the county of Johnston
by Edwards and Broughton Company (Raleigh, N.C.)
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Caption title: Proceedings of the bar
Topics: Pou, Edward W. (Edward William), 1830-1891, Lawyers
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Poems
Poems
by Wotton, Henry, Sir, 1568-1639; Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618; Hannah, J. (John), 1818-1888
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Wotton, Henry, Sir, 1568-1639, Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618
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In memoriam, Mrs. James Sprunt
In memoriam, Mrs. James Sprunt
by Sprunt, James, 1846-1924; Wilson, Ellen Hale
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"Compiled and edited by Ellen Hale Wilson"--T.p. verso
Topic: Sprunt, Luola Murchison, 1858-1916
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The life of Andrew Jackson
The life of Andrew Jackson
by Bassett, John Spencer, 1867-1928
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Paged continuously
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Presidents
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The American pulpit : sketches, biographical and descriptive, of living American preachers, and of the religious movements and distinctive ideas which they represent
The American pulpit : sketches, biographical and descriptive, of living American preachers, and of the religious movements and distinctive ideas which they represent
by Fowler, Henry, 1824-1872
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Contains life of Francis L. Hawks, E.A. Duyckinck, and George L. Duyckinck
Topics: Hawks, Francis L. (Francis Lister), 1798-1866, Duyckinck, Evert A. (Evert Augustus), 1816-1878,...
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Hero tales from American history
Hero tales from American history
by Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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xiv, 335 p. : 20 cm
Topics: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820, Albemarle (Confederate ironclad)
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Sermons of Rev. Franklin S. Bliss ; together with a sketch of his life
Sermons of Rev. Franklin S. Bliss ; together with a sketch of his life
by Bliss, Franklin Samuel, 1828-1873; Marston, Moses
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vi, 240 p. ; 18 cm
Topics: Bliss, Franklin Samuel, 1828-1873, Bliss, Franklin Samuel, 1828-1873, Clergy
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Preservation of the Hermitage, 1889-1915 : annals, history, and stories : the acquisition, restoration, and care of the home of General Andrew Jackson by the Ladies' Hermitage Association for over a quarter of a century
Preservation of the Hermitage, 1889-1915 : annals, history, and stories : the acquisition, restoration, and care of the home of General Andrew Jackson by the Ladies' Hermitage Association for over a quarter of a century
by Dorris, Mary C. (Mary C. Currey), b. 1850
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221 p., [16] leaves of plates : 19 cm
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Hermitage (Hermitage, Tenn.), Ladies'...
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Memorials of Sarah Childress Polk : wife of the eleventh president of the United States
Memorials of Sarah Childress Polk : wife of the eleventh president of the United States
by Nelson, Anson; Nelson, Fanny
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Sarah Childress attended school in Salem, N.C
Topics: Polk, Sarah Childress, 1803-1891, Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849, Boarding School for...
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Biographic sketches of Fenner Bryan Satterthwaite : together with the obituary proceedings of the Washington Bar, etc
Biographic sketches of Fenner Bryan Satterthwaite : together with the obituary proceedings of the Washington Bar, etc
by Stickney, F. S
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Compiled by F.S. Stickney
Topics: Satterthwaite, F. B. (Fenner Bryan), 1813-1875, Lawyers
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Out of the briars : an autobiography and sketch of the Twenty-ninth regiment, Connecticut volunteers
Out of the briars : an autobiography and sketch of the Twenty-ninth regiment, Connecticut volunteers
by Newton, A. H. (Alexander Herritage), b. 1837
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269 p., [16] leaves of plates : 21 cm
Topics: Newton, A. H. (Alexander Herritage), b. 1837, United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment,...
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Memoirs of the life of Sir Walter Ralegh : with some account of the period in which he lived
Memoirs of the life of Sir Walter Ralegh : with some account of the period in which he lived
by Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862
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287 p. : 19 cm
Topic: Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618
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Christmas under three flags : being memories of holiday festivities in the White House with "Old Hickory," in the palace of H.R.H. Prince of Prussia, afterwards Emperor William I, and at the Alamo with the Alcalde's daughter
Christmas under three flags : being memories of holiday festivities in the White House with "Old Hickory," in the palace of H.R.H. Prince of Prussia, afterwards Emperor William I, and at the Alamo with the Alcalde's daughter
by Wilcox, Mary Emily Donelson, 1829-1905
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95 p. : 20 cm
Topics: Wilcox, Mary Emily Donelson, 1829-1905, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Christmas
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The life of a sufferer : an autobiography
The life of a sufferer : an autobiography
by Fesperman, Joseph Hamilton
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127 p. ; 19 cm
Topics: Fesperman, Joseph Hamilton, Lutheran Church
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John Sevier as a commonwealth-builder : a sequel to The rear-guard of the revolution
John Sevier as a commonwealth-builder : a sequel to The rear-guard of the revolution
by Gilmore, James R. (James Roberts), 1822-1903
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Includes index
Topics: Sevier, John, 1745-1815, Frontier and pioneer life
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Letters to Lithopolis : from O. Henry to Mabel Wagnalls
Letters to Lithopolis : from O. Henry to Mabel Wagnalls
by Henry, O., 1862-1910; Wagnalls, Mabel, 1871-1946
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Title in red and black
Topics: Henry, O., 1862-1910, Authors, American
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The life of John Paul Jones : written from original letters and manuscripts in possession of his relatives, and from the collection prepared by John Henry Sherburne : together with Chevalier Jones' own account of the campaign of the Liman
The life of John Paul Jones : written from original letters and manuscripts in possession of his relatives, and from the collection prepared by John Henry Sherburne : together with Chevalier Jones' own account of the campaign of the Liman
by Otis, James, 1848-1912; Sherburne, John Henry, 1794-1850?
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xi, 407 p. : 21 cm
Topics: Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Russo-Turkish War, 1787-1792
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American historical tales for youth
American historical tales for youth
by Hawks, Francis L. (Francis Lister), 1798-1866
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Each of the three parts also issued separately
Topics: Hudson, Henry, d. 1611, Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820, Smith, John, 1580-1631
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A colonial officer and his times, 1754-1773 : a biographical sketch of Gen. Hugh Waddell, of North Carolina : with notices of the French and Indian War in the southern colonies, the resistance to the Stamp Act in North Carolina, ... the Regulators' War, and an historical sketch of the former town of Brunswick, on the Cape Fear River
A colonial officer and his times, 1754-1773 : a biographical sketch of Gen. Hugh Waddell, of North Carolina : with notices of the French and Indian War in the southern colonies, the resistance to the Stamp Act in North Carolina, ... the Regulators' War, and an historical sketch of the former town of Brunswick, on the Cape Fear River
by Waddell, Alfred M. (Alfred Moore), 1834-1912; Edwards and Broughton Company (Raleigh, N.C.)
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242 p., [2] leaves of plates : 24 cm
Topic: Waddell, Hugh, 1734?-1773
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From Shakespeare to O. Henry : studies in literature
From Shakespeare to O. Henry : studies in literature
by Mais, S. P. B. (Stuart Petre Brodie), 1885-1975
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Six essays reprinted from various periodicals
Topics: Henry, O., 1862-1910, Criticism, Authors, American
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Biographical sketch of the life and work of the late Rev. Augustus Shepard, D.D., Durham, North Carolina
Biographical sketch of the life and work of the late Rev. Augustus Shepard, D.D., Durham, North Carolina
by Whitted, J. A., b. 1860
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69 p., [6] leaves of plates : 20 cm
Topics: Shepard, A. (Augustus), 1846-1911, African American clergy
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The adventures of Daniel Boone : the Kentucky rifleman
The adventures of Daniel Boone : the Kentucky rifleman
by Philip, Uncle, 1798-1866
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174 p. ; 16 cm
Topics: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820, Frontier and pioneer life
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Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
by Gulliver, Lucile, b. 1882
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ix, 244 p., [6] leaves of plates : 18 cm
Topics: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820, Frontier and pioneer life
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Autobiography and biography of Rev. Joseph Caldwell ... : first president of the University of North Carolina ..
Autobiography and biography of Rev. Joseph Caldwell ... : first president of the University of North Carolina ..
by Caldwell, Joseph, 1773-1835; Neathery, John B; Anderson, Walker, 1801-1857
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Cover title
Topics: Caldwell, Joseph, 1773-1835, University of North Carolina (1793-1962), College presidents, Educators
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The first white man of the West, or, The life and exploits of Col. Dan'l Boone, the first settler of Kentucky : interspersed with incidents in the early annals of the country
The first white man of the West, or, The life and exploits of Col. Dan'l Boone, the first settler of Kentucky : interspersed with incidents in the early annals of the country
by Flint, Timothy, 1780-1840
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First pub. 1833, under title: Biographical memoir of Daniel Boone
Topics: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820, Frontier and pioneer life
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The life worth living : a personal experience
The life worth living : a personal experience
by Dixon, Thomas, 1864-1946
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An account of country life in "tidewater Virginia."
Topics: Dixon, Thomas, 1864-1946, Outdoor life
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Memorial of Robah Bascom Kerner, Esq. : containing some of his speeches
Memorial of Robah Bascom Kerner, Esq. : containing some of his speeches
by Kerner, Jane Donnell
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158 p. ; 24 cm
Topics: Kerner, Robah Bascom, 1859-1893, Moravians, Mayors
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"Good and faithful servant" : memorial address on the life and character of Rev. W. M. Wingate, D.D., late president of Wake Forest college, N.C.
"Good and faithful servant" : memorial address on the life and character of Rev. W. M. Wingate, D.D., late president of Wake Forest college, N.C.
by Ivey, F. H., b. 1834; Wake Forest College; Edwards, Broughton & Co
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Title-page within heavy black lines
Topics: Wingate, W. M. (Washington Manly), 1829-1879, Wake Forest College
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Biography of Andrew Jackson : president of the United States : formerly major general in the Army of the United States
Biography of Andrew Jackson : president of the United States : formerly major general in the Army of the United States
by Goodwin, Philo A. (Philo Ashley), 1807-1873
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Bound in brown leather; stamped in gold; marbled edges
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Presidents
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Biography of Rev. Alfred J. Fox, M. D.
Biography of Rev. Alfred J. Fox, M. D.
by Fox, Junius Bost, 1860-1900; Brown, Abel J., 1817-1894; Lutheran Publication Society
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"The Christian's conflict, victory and reward. Memorial sermon on the death of Rev. Alfred J. Fox ... by Rev. Abel J. Brown, D.D.": p. 83-111
Topics: Fox, Alfred J., 1817-1884, Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church
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Biography of Andrew Jackson, President of the United States : formerly major general in the army of the United States
Biography of Andrew Jackson, President of the United States : formerly major general in the army of the United States
by Goodwin, Philo A. (Philo Ashley), 1807-1873
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xi, 456 p., [2] leaves of plates : 19 cm
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Presidents
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In fond and loving memory of Fanny Lyman Cox
In fond and loving memory of Fanny Lyman Cox
by Cox, William R. (William Ruffin), 1831-1919
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Proem signed W. R. C
Topic: Cox, Fanny Augusta Lyman, 1849-1885
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Memorial sketches of Rev. Robert Hall Morrison, D.D.
Memorial sketches of Rev. Robert Hall Morrison, D.D.
by Miller, A. W; Hill, D. H. (Daniel Harvey), 1821-1889
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Topics: Morrison, R. H. (Robert Hall), 1798-1889, Presbyterian Church in the U.S
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Memorial addresses on the life and character of Andrew Johnson : (a senator from Tennessee) : delivered in the Senate and House of Representatives, January 12, 1876
Memorial addresses on the life and character of Andrew Johnson : (a senator from Tennessee) : delivered in the Senate and House of Representatives, January 12, 1876
by United States. Congress (44th, 1st session : 1875-1876); United States. Congress. Memorial addresses
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"Published by order of Congress."
Topic: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
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The republic, or, A history of the United States of America in the administrations : from the monarchic colonial days to the present times
The republic, or, A history of the United States of America in the administrations : from the monarchic colonial days to the present times
by Irelan, John Robert
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Title on cover: America
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875, Presidents
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh
by Marshall, Beatrice
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191 p. : 20 cm
Topic: Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618
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The story of Yates the missionary : as told in his letters and reminiscences
The story of Yates the missionary : as told in his letters and reminiscences
by Taylor, Charles Elisha, 1842-1915
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"Dr. Yates...in 1880-81...published in the Biblical recorder (Raleigh, N. C.) a series of letters entitled, 'Reminiscences of a long missionary life'. These, as well as extracts from his personal and official correspondence, constitute the main body of this volume."--Pref
Topics: Yates, M. T. (Matthew Tyson), 1819-1888, Baptists, Missions
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Paul Jones
Paul Jones
by Hapgood, Hutchins, 1869-1944
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vi, 126 p. : 18 cm
Topic: Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
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Evangelistic sermons
Evangelistic sermons
by Pearson, R. G. (Robert Gamaliel), 1847-1913; Pearson, Mary Bowen
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Pearson's parents emigrated from North Carolina to Mississippi. In his later years, Pearson rode the circuit in North Carolina and other Southern States, and called Asheville, N.C. home for fifteen summers
Topics: Pearson, R. G. (Robert Gamaliel), 1847-1913, Pearson, R. G. (Robert Gamaliel), 1847-1913, Circuit...
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Recollections : written in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Recollections : written in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
by Love, James Lee, 1860-1950
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320 p. ; 28 cm
Topics: Love, James Lee, 1860-1950, Love, Julia Spencer, b. 1859, University of North Carolina (1793-1962),...
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Joseph Forney Johnston (late a senator from Alabama) : memorial addresses delivered in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States, Sixty-third Congress, third session. Proceedings in the Senate January 9, 1915 ; proceedings in the House January 31, 1915
Joseph Forney Johnston (late a senator from Alabama) : memorial addresses delivered in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States, Sixty-third Congress, third session. Proceedings in the Senate January 9, 1915 ; proceedings in the House January 31, 1915
by United States. Congress (63rd, 3rd session : 1914-1915); Overman, Lee S. (Lee Slater), 1854-1930; Webb, E. Y. (Edwin Yates), 1872-1955
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Contains memorial addresses by Mr. Lee S. Overman and Mr. Edwin Y. Webb of North Carolina
Topic: Johnston, Joseph Forney, 1843-1913
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Makers and defenders of America
Makers and defenders of America
by Foote, Anna Elizabeth; Skinner, Avery Warner, 1870-1937
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"Collateral reading" at end of most of the chapters
Topics: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820, Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Jackson,...
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A brief history of Col. David Fanning : also, Naomi Wise, or the wrongs of a beautiful girl : and Randolph's manufacturing
A brief history of Col. David Fanning : also, Naomi Wise, or the wrongs of a beautiful girl : and Randolph's manufacturing
by Caruthers, E. W. (Eli Washington), 1793-1865; Craven, B. (Braxton), 1822-1882. Naomi Wise
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The account of David Fanning is taken from a chapter in Caruthers' Revolutionary incidents; "Naomi Wise" is attributed to Braxton Craven
Topics: Fanning, David, 1756?-1825, Wise, Naomi, d. 1807, American loyalists, Cotton manufacture, Lindley's...
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Daniel Boone and the Wilderness Road
Daniel Boone and the Wilderness Road
by Bruce, H. Addington (Henry Addington), b. 1874
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820, Frontier and pioneer life
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James Henderson Dickson, A.M., M.D. : a biographical sketch
James Henderson Dickson, A.M., M.D. : a biographical sketch
by Wood, Thomas Fanning, 1841-1892
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Cover title
Topics: Dickson, James H. (James Henderson), 1806-1862, Physicians, Medicine
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A discourse in memory of Thomas Harvey Skinner
A discourse in memory of Thomas Harvey Skinner
by Prentiss, George Lewis, 1816-1903
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145 p. ; 24 cm
Topics: Skinner, Thomas H. (Thomas Harvey), 1791-1871, Clergy
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In fond and loving memory of Lonnie Hinton Winston
In fond and loving memory of Lonnie Hinton Winston
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68 p., [1] leaf of plates : 24 cm
Topic: Winston, Lonnie Hinton
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From North Carolina to southern California without a ticket, and how I did it : giving my exciting experiences as a "hobo"
From North Carolina to southern California without a ticket, and how I did it : giving my exciting experiences as a "hobo"
by Peele, John R
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134 p., [3] leaves of plates : 19 cm
Topics: Peele, John R, Tramps
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Flora Macdonald : a history and a message from James A. Macdonald ..
Flora Macdonald : a history and a message from James A. Macdonald ..
by Macdonald, James Alexander, 1862-1923; Flora Macdonald College (Red Springs, N.C.)
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"The Flora Macdonald college": p.25-30
Topic: MacDonald, Flora, 1722-1790
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James Daniel Moore
James Daniel Moore
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60 p., [16] p. of plates : 25 cm
Topics: Moore, James Daniel, 1846-1905, Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry...
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Whitaker's reminiscences, incidents and anecdotes : recollections of other days and years : or, what I saw and heard and thought of people whom I knew, and what they did and said
Whitaker's reminiscences, incidents and anecdotes : recollections of other days and years : or, what I saw and heard and thought of people whom I knew, and what they did and said
by Whitaker, R. H
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488 p., [1] leaf of plates : 20 cm
Topic: Whitaker, R. H
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Tributes to my father and mother and some stories of my life / Jesse Mercer Battle
Tributes to my father and mother and some stories of my life / Jesse Mercer Battle
by Battle, Jesse Mercer, b. 1850
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230 p. ; 20 cm
Topics: Battle, Jesse Mercer, b. 1850, Battle, Amos Johnston, 1805-1870, Battle, Margaret Hearne Parker, d....
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Tribute to the memory of Abraham Lincoln by the American citizens resident in Buenos Aires
Tribute to the memory of Abraham Lincoln by the American citizens resident in Buenos Aires
by Goodfellow, William; Helper, Hinton Rowan, 1829-1909
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Monaghan
Topic: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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Biographical sketches of the members of the legislature of North Carolina, session 1897
Biographical sketches of the members of the legislature of North Carolina, session 1897
by Mangum, D. C; Edwards and Broughton Company (Raleigh, N.C.)
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39 p., [8] p. of plates : 23 cm
Topics: North Carolina. General Assembly (1897), Legislators
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Civil and military history of Andrew Jackson : late major-general in the Army of the United States, and commander-in-chief of the southern division
Civil and military history of Andrew Jackson : late major-general in the Army of the United States, and commander-in-chief of the southern division
by Waldo, S. Putnam (Samuel Putnam), 1780-1826
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359 p. ; 19 cm
Topic: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
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Decisive battles of the law : narrative studies of eight legal contests affecting the history of the United States between the years 1800 and 1886
Decisive battles of the law : narrative studies of eight legal contests affecting the history of the United States between the years 1800 and 1886
by Hill, Frederick Trevor, 1866-1930
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Reprinted from Harper's magazine
Topics: Callender, James Thomson, 1758-1803, Scott, Dred, 1809-1858, Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875, Trials,...
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Daniel Boone and the hunters of Kentucky
Daniel Boone and the hunters of Kentucky
by Bogart, W. H. (William Henry), 1810-1888
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"Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1854"--verso of t.p
Topics: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820, Pioneers, Frontier and pioneer life
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Exercises in connection with the presentation to the state by the North Carolina Historical Commission of a bust of John Motley Morehead : Hall of the House of Representatives, December 4, 1912
Exercises in connection with the presentation to the state by the North Carolina Historical Commission of a bust of John Motley Morehead : Hall of the House of Representatives, December 4, 1912
by Connor, R. D. W. (Robert Digges Wimberly), 1878-1950. John Motley Morehead, architect and builder of public works; Grimes, J. Bryan (John Bryan), 1868-1923; Joyner, James Yadkin, 1862-1954
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On cover: John Motley Morehead, architect and builder of public works, by R.D.W. Connor, 1912
Topic: Morehead, John Motley, 1796-1866
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Journal of the life, travels and gospel labors of Thomas Arnett
Journal of the life, travels and gospel labors of Thomas Arnett
by Arnett, Thomas, 1791-1877
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Thomas Arnett was a Quaker
Topics: Arnett, Thomas, 1791-1877, Quakers
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Memoirs of Andrew Jackson, Major-general in the army of the United States, and commander in chief of the Division of the South
Memoirs of Andrew Jackson, Major-general in the army of the United States, and commander in chief of the Division of the South
by Waldo, S. Putnam (Samuel Putnam), 1780-1826
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316 p. ; 18 cm
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815, Creek War, 1813-1814,...
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The life and writings of Major Jack Downing of Downingville, away down East in the state of Maine
The life and writings of Major Jack Downing of Downingville, away down East in the state of Maine
by Smith, Seba, 1792-1868
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288 p. : 17 cm
Topics: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, American wit and humor
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Memoir of Rev. Samuel B. McPheeters, D.D.
Memoir of Rev. Samuel B. McPheeters, D.D.
by Grasty, John S. (John Sharshall), 1825-1883
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384 p. : 19 cm
Topics: McPheeters, S. B. (Samuel Brown), 1819-1870, Clergy
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Flora MacDonald in America : with a brief sketch of her life and adventures
Flora MacDonald in America : with a brief sketch of her life and adventures
by MacLean, J. P. (John Patterson), 1848-1939
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84 p., [9] leaves of plates : 22 cm
Topics: MacDonald, Flora, 1722-1790, American loyalists

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